YEARLY HIGH
0.0052 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0045 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0049 ILS

2018 MWK to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.0052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.0045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0047 to the December average rate of 0.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0052 was down 3.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26 ILS
2017 Average 25 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 22 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.32 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0051
0.0047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to ILS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0048, compared to 0.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 ILS (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0050).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0051) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+5.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0051
2017 Avg (November) 0.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
February 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
March 0.0048 0.0047 0.0048
April 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
May 0.0050 0.0048 0.0050
June 0.0051 0.0045 0.0048
July 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
August 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
September 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
October 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
November 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
December 0.0051 0.0048 0.0050